Sep 09 Watch 4:55 MAHA report 'not about actions,' food policy expert says By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins For a deeper dive into the implications that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again report could have on the U.S. food system, Geoff Bennett spoke with Marion Nestle, one of the nation’s foremost food policy experts… Continue watching
Aug 30 Watch 7:58 Protein is everywhere amid a new cultural obsession. How much do we really need? By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson, Laine Immell It used to be that only fitness buffs and bodybuilders thought about how much protein they were getting. But now, everybody seems to be looking for more of it in their diet, and just about every food product has added… Continue watching
Jun 28 Is your lump charcoal made from U.S.-grown hardwood? An expert investigates By Adriana Costa, The Conversation An expert analyzed bags of lump charcoal and found that did not give buyers as much effective grilling fuel as their labels promised. Continue reading
May 15 Watch 6:39 Lao and Proud: Chef inspires others to embrace their heritage and history through food By Laura Barrón-López, Sarah Clune Hartman, Vivian Hoang Food is a tangible and accessible way to understand and connect with different societies. One chef has led the movement to bring traditional food from her home country of Laos to diners across the United States. Laura Barrón-López reports for… Continue watching
Feb 05 Watch 9:01 Alton Brown brings his humor to the page in book of essays, 'Food for Thought' By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold Fusing cooking, chemistry and comedy, Alton Brown has made a name for himself as a TV host and Food Network fixture. His creative eye and quick wit captivated audiences of "Good Eats," "Cutthroat Kitchen” and “Iron Chef America.” Now, he… Continue watching
Dec 24 Watch 5:59 New FDA rules aim to redefine what's considered 'healthy' By William Brangham, Jackson Hudgins The Food and Drug Administration has issued new rules for food labels for the first time in three decades, an update the agency says will help empower consumers to make healthier choices in the grocery store. Lindsey Smith Taillie, a… Continue watching
Nov 29 Watch 5:35 'I needed to eat a little more sanely' : Why this famous New York food critic is moving on By William Brangham, Shrai Popat There are many ways we define American culture: the music, art and literature we produce, how our politics plays out, but also: the food we eat, and where we choose to eat it. In New York City in particular, each… Continue watching
Nov 28 Watch 6:00 Love it or hate it, pumpkin spice is everywhere this time of year. How did it take over? By Paul Solman, Maea Lenei Buhre While this season’s politics and headlines may lead to heated exchanges over the Thanksgiving table, economics correspondent Paul Solman looks at the history of a different controversy that is ubiquitous during the holidays: pumpkin spice. Continue watching
Sep 23 Watch 9:09 Stephen and Evie Colbert on family, food and the stories behind their new cookbook By Amna Nawaz, Anne Azzi Davenport Stephen Colbert has been making America laugh for decades. His wife, Evie McGee Colbert, has often gotten a mention and makes regular cameos on "The Late Show." The couple is sharing what makes their partnership work, especially in the kitchen,… Continue watching
Aug 26 A 'handshake,' a Mother-in-Law and other distinctly Chicago foods By Dan Cooney, Tim McPhillips, Deema Zein When you search online for Chicago’s most iconic foods, you’re likely to find the Chicago-style hot dog, deep-dish pizza and Chicago beef. But there’s much more than meets the eye, food historians say. Continue reading